Anurag Srivastava, the Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius, has voiced hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s next visit to the island nation will bring important marine security agreements and announcements. Prime Minister Modi’s first visit since 2015 is set for March 11–12, 2025, and is viewed as a pivotal opportunity to deepen bilateral ties, especially in the maritime sector.
India and Mauritius have a long history and culture together, and India is one of Mauritius’s most important development partners. Prime Minister Modi will be the Chief Guest of the visit, which takes place in conjunction with Mauritius’s National Day celebrations, underscoring the unique relationship between the two countries.
India has been actively assisting Mauritius with marine security by supplying defence and maritime capabilities, such as ships and quick interceptor vessels.
The anticipated agreements seek to strengthen this cooperation even more, perhaps by exchanging information about white-shipping and engaging in other technological cooperation. In addition to strengthening Mauritius’s understanding of its marine domain, this would support regional security in the Indian Ocean, a region that is becoming more and more significant as a result of geopolitical dynamics involving other superpowers like China.
The accords are a component of India’s larger Vision SAGAR program, which prioritises regional security and prosperity for all. Prime Minister Modi initially expressed this aim when he visited Mauritius in 2015.
This foundation will likely be strengthened by the next visit, which will reaffirm India’s dedication to maritime security and collaboration in the Indian Ocean. To further strengthen the strategic alliance between India and Mauritius, the tour will also involve talks on other topics like trade, economic development, and fighting financial crimes.
